Grandma Adeline's 1940's War Cake

Ingredients

This was the recipe my grandmother made at Christmas during WWII when supplies were rationed and not available for regular types of fruitcakes. It has been passed down and still made each year. This year, it seems especially appropriate.

1 cup white raisins

2 cups water

1/2 cup lard

1 3/4 cups white flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp nutmeg

1 cup white sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp cloves

Dash baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 egg

Directions

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Recipe courtesy of Bridget Blanch of Council Bluffs, IA, for the Holiday Cakes Cook-Off